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Ken Dalling elected as Head of the UK Delegation to the CCBE

30th April 2024 | Law Society news , International
Ken Dalling former president of the Law Society of Scotland has been elected to serve as the new Head of the UK Delegation to the Council of Bars and Law Societies of Europe (CCBE).

Court opinion emphasises need to comply on complaints

30th April 2024 | Law Society news , Regulation
Court opinion published today, 30 April, emphasises need to comply on complaints

Lack of progress leads Law Society to withdraw from legal aid talks

26th April 2024 | Law Society news , Legal aid
The Law Society is to withdraw from discussions on the creation of a review mechanism for legal aid fees, stating it had ‘lost confidence’ in the Scottish Government project following a lack of progress in two years.

Clarity needed on proposed law to protect neurodivergent people

25th April 2024 | Law Society news , Policy committees
The Law Society of Scotland has called for greater clarity on the aims of new legislation to protect neurodivergent people and people with learning disabilities.

Spring celebrations for new solicitors with admissions ceremony

24th April 2024 | Law Society news , New lawyers
More than 50 new Scottish solicitors have been formally welcomed to the profession at an admissions ceremony in Edinburgh.

Tribute to Sheriff Considine

23rd April 2024 | Law Society news
The Law Society's President Sheila Webster pays tribute to Sheriff Considine

Time to spotlight Scotland's in-house rising stars as 2024 award launches

22nd April 2024 | Law Society news , In-house lawyers
The Law Society of Scotland is looking to spotlight Scotland’s newest in-house talent as they launch 2024’s In-House Rising Star award.

AML round up: April 2024

18th April 2024 | Regulation , Professional support
Our round up of all the latest important anti-money laundering news and developments to be aware of.

New Scottish Law Commissioner

17th April 2024
The President of the Law Society of Scotland has congratulated Ann Stewart on her appointment to the Scottish Law Commission.

Michael Clancy awarded RSE fellowship

9th April 2024 | Law Society news
Law Society of Scotland Director of Law Reform, Michael Clancy OBE WS, has been honoured as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh.

Proposed conversion practices legislation ‘is too broad’

3rd April 2024 | Research and policy
Proposed legislation to prohibit conversion practices in Scotland may criminalise legitimate behaviour unless a more precise approach is taken, according to the Law Society of Scotland.

Law Society seeks nominations for new Council members

2nd April 2024 | Law Society news
Nominations are now open to join the Law Society of Scotland’s decision-making body to represent solicitors across the UK.

MSP’s report shows juryless rape trials plan divisive and flawed

2nd April 2024 | Research and policy
A parliamentary report shows the Scottish Government’s plans for juryless rapes trials are divisive and flawed, according to the Law Society of Scotland.

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